Nigerian singer-songwriter Kah-Lo has had success with conversational club music, but she understands why listeners tend to lump her songs in with afrobeats: That minimal, swaying, polyrhythmic strain of pop that’s become an “explosive industry” in her country and hit the charts in London, Paris and elsewhere. “It is great …
Read More »Jason Isbell at the Ryman: Rock Star Moves on Second Night of Residency
Jason Isbell initially reached a broader audience as a third guitarist and sometimes songwriter in the Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers, adding a fresh perspective and voice to their albums Decoration Day and The Dirty South. Those rock credentials were on full display for the second night of Isbell’s 2018 …
Read More »'The Voice' Recap: Fairy Tales and Possum Praising
With Battle Rounds for Season 15 of NBC’s The Voicenow in full swing, the decisions are getting tougher as the teams whittle down to their strongest competitors. Monday night’s episode featured a double shot of battles between talented young females, with the judges forced into choosing one but dropping the …
Read More »Sarah Silverman Says She Allowed Louis C.K. to Masturbate in Front of Her
Sarah Silverman revealed today that she has consensually allowed Louis C.K. to masturbate in front of her in the past. “When we were kids, and he asked if he could masturbate in front of me, sometimes I’d go, ‘Fuck yeah I want to see that!,’” she told Howard Stern Monday, …
Read More »'It Was Agony': Ozzy Osbourne Explains Staph Infection That Derailed Tour
Ozzy Osbourne knew he had a problem when he saw that his right thumb had swollen to “the size of a fuckin’ lightbulb.” After a Salt Lake City gig earlier this month, he had trouble putting on a thumb ring he regularly wears. The digit got larger overnight until it …
Read More »CMA Awards 2018: Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan to Perform
Superstar award-winners and multi-nominated fan favorites are among the first performers announced for next month’s 52nd annual CMA Awards. Past CMA Entertainers of the Year Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban, along with four-time Female Vocalist trophy winner Carrie Underwood, who co-hosts the ceremony with Brad Paisley for the …
Read More »The 1975 Battle Heartbreak on New Song 'It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)'
The 1975 unveiled the new song “It’s Not Living (If It’s Not With You)” from their forthcoming record, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, which arrives November 30th. The song is a shimmering burst of Brit-pop packed with sparkling synths, jangly guitars and chorus of voices backing singer Matt Healey. …
Read More »Hear Major Lazer, Tove Lo's New Afropop Anthem 'Blow That Smoke'
UPDATE: Major Lazer paired their new single “Blow That Smoke” with a playful video starring Tove Lo. The guest singer plays as a motel housekeeper who, after opening a room filled with a mysterious red light, is magically transported to a party where Diplo and company dance, smoke and drink. …
Read More »U.S. Girls, Tune-Yards in Conversation: Watch Live
Tonight in Los Angeles, U.S. Girls‘ Meg Remy and Tune-Yards‘ Merrill Garbus are taking part in a special Q&A on the role of art in the modern age. Presented byRolling Stone and moderated by RS contributor Jenny Eliscu, the conversation is happening at NeueHouse’s Hollywood location beginning at 9:30 P.M. …
Read More »Stephen Colbert on Elizabeth Warren's DNA Test: Trump Is '100 Percent Douche'
Last night Stephen Colbert had a lot to say about President Trump’s ongoing feud with Elizabeth Warren over her Native American heritage. The Democratic senator, whom Trump often refers to as “Pocahontas,” confirmed via DNA testing that she does, in fact, have Native American ancestry, to which Trump has responded, …
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